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I've just recently been getting into warming up with a foam roller, but I haven't done any research into proper technique / understanding how it works until now... this article really helped me. I was glad to know I had the right idea, but I didn't realize you should be stopping when it hurts and trying to use weight to work out the kinks.

Do you guys only roll your backs and legs? I have tension in upper back and shoulders but don't how know how to get to those areas. I have been rolling out back and legs after working out and it help alot. I'll try it before working out to see if it makes a difference.

Do you guys only roll your backs and legs? I have tension in upper back and shoulders but don't how know how to get to those areas. I have been rolling out back and legs after working out and it help alot. I'll try it before working out to see if it makes a difference.

Do you guys only roll your backs and legs? I have tension in upper back and shoulders but don't how know how to get to those areas. I have been rolling out back and legs after working out and it help alot. I'll try it before working out to see if it makes a difference.

Buy a lacross ball and roll around on it. If its too hard do it on the bed so there is some give to it.

Do you guys only roll your backs and legs? I have tension in upper back and shoulders but don't how know how to get to those areas. I have been rolling out back and legs after working out and it help alot. I'll try it before working out to see if it makes a difference.

Solly said it'll squash down. Tennis ball or no tennis ball? Maybe you can do my left shoulder, Solly does the right. lol

It has some give, but it's more than adequate.....especially for those hard to target places (..in between the scapula, etc.). The tennis ball is a more surgical tool for the lack of a better word. It is precise....sometimes TOO precise (..because the nature of its size). I like the tennis ball for certain things and a larger foam roller for other things. Both have their place.

after some rolling in bjj i had some serious soreness in my shoulder/back area.....i decided to pick up one of these to help work out the kinks in my back...i hear it works wonders in breaking up lactic acid...here's hoping!